Chelmsford competed hard home against Haringey Hounds, eventually going down 1-4 in a game that provided valuable experience.
Isabella Morena grabbed the all-important goal for the team, making their chance count when it mattered.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freya Price#16 | 10 | 35 | 9 | 44 | 4.40 |
| Matilda Howe#13 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 3.30 |
| Kayce-Leigh Beeson#41 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 2.09 |
| Zinnia Quilter#74 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 1.18 |
| Summer Basing#48 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.78 |
| Alice Whiting#92 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.55 |
| Isabella Morena#67 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.56 |
| Natalie Wilson#10 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.45 |
| Eliza Smith#5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.18 |
Chelmsford are in solid form, earning 12 points from their last 6 games (67% of available points). Their 4-0-2 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 4 victories in this stretch.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 7.0 goals per game with 42 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
The defense has been respectable, allowing 11 goals at 1.8 per game. While there's always room for improvement, this is a solid foundation. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +31 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 3 wins from 3 away games compared to 1 from 3 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
In goal, Lillith Wright has been exceptional with a 100.0% save percentage and 0.00 goals against average across 1 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 30 saves from 30 shots faced.
Most recently, a 1-4 defeat to Haringey Hounds was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 4 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Chelmsford currently sit in 3rd place with 16 points from 11 games played. Based on current form, they are projected to climb 1 place to finish 2nd with an estimated 18 points.
With a solid form rating of 76/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (6.8 goals/game) and adequate defending (1.7 conceded/game).
Interestingly, the team has performed better on the road (5-1-0) than at home (3-2-0). This 83% away win rate provides confidence for upcoming travels. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 3rd reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
Overall, the outlook is positive. Key strengths like excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Points | 16 | 22 | -6 |
| Wins | 8 | 11 | -3 |
| GF | 79 | 102 | -30 |
| GD | 60 | 90 | -30 |
Chelmsford and MK are separated by just 2 places in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Chelmsford boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 7.2 goals per game compared to MK's 2.7. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Chelmsford have been more solid, conceding 1.7 goals per game. MK will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 5.1 on average.
Chelmsford carry momentum into this one with 8 wins from 11 games (73% win rate). MK will be hoping to turn their form around.
Chelmsford's goal difference of +60 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Chelmsford look well-placed to take all three points here. MK will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| Lillith Wright#2 |
| 9 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 0.22 |
| Aaliyah Badrock#14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daisy Ayley#77 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Felicity Blyth#6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kairi Brown#42 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lena Howard#90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lola Basing#1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sophia Adamson#45LOAN | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sophie Smith#26 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
